Micro Business Grants

The 2022/23 Micro Business Grant Scheme has now closed for applications. Any further updates will be posted here

Grants will be assessed on a rolling basis by the Cabinet Grants Panel until the funding is fully allocated.

The 2022/23 Micro Business Grant Scheme has now closed for applications, any further updates will be posted here.

To be eligible for the scheme, businesses must meet all the following criteria:

• Your business must be constituted in Mid Sussex and can provide evidence of establishment
• Your business must have fewer than 10 employees (this includes both part-time and full-time staff)
• Your business must be able to commit a minimum contribution of 50% towards the cost of the project

The Panel reserves the right to decline returning applicants.

Note: Registered charities are unable to apply for this grant, please visit our Corporate Grants page for information of grants available for you

Your business could receive up to £2,000 for projects as long as you can demonstrate how the grant will benefit your business.

This includes:

• Reach new customers
• Increase the number of employees
• Introduce new products and services
• Improve business premises
• Improve business productivity.

We strongly support sustainable employment and the hiring of an apprentice. If an apprentice is taken on, then up to £1,500 is available in funding.

A summary of the step by step process after you apply is as follows:

Step 1: Business submits application

Step 2: Application is reviewed by Officers

Step 3: Application is reviewed by the Cabinet Grants Panel

Step 4: After 10 days, applicant is informed of decision

Applicants are informed within one week of the Cabinets Grant Panel of the decision on their application.

Email: economicdevelopment@midsussex.gov.uk